About Us

A Unique Perspective

Propel-2 integrates proven concepts from positive psychology, neuroscience and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to accelerate the process for you to achieve sustainable and transformational change in your life.

We use key concepts from motivational coaching to facilitate your personal and professional transformation process.

Our approach is predicated on providing understanding of key brain functions combined with a proven structure that is easy to understand, practical and effective to drive results.

We change personality traits…not just states of mind.

 

Vincent Hollister

LCSW-CT, LICSW-MA

Vinny Hollister is the founder and owner of Propel-2 and a seasoned and proven expert in the mental health field.

He is a licensed clinical social worker and owner of a thriving private practice built on a foundation of more than 20 years in corporate executive management and coaching.

Vinny empowers clients to overcome barriers and take control of their thoughts and beliefs in order to unleash their full potential.

Work Experience
  • 22+ years corporate experience, attained Vice President level with $50+ million capital budgets and a team of 250+ employees.
  • 13+ years executive business management at a Fortune 500 company (1998-2011).
  • Owner of a thriving individual behavioral health private practice (2015-Present).
  • Part owner in a group mental and behavioral health private practice (2017-2020).
  • Licensed clinical social worker since 2014.
  • Certified EMDR therapist.
  • Obtained Masters degree and changed careers after a successful corporate business career.
Personal Experience
  • 20+ years coaching athletics: two high school baseball conference championships and high-level AAU baseball coach.
  • Two-year starting pitcher, Top 25 Division III school; two state championships.
  • Married with three children.
  • Avid road cyclist and bird enthusiast.
  • Loves baseball and the Yankees.

A Closer Look

Explore how Propel-2 assists you in transformational change…

Positive Psychology & Neuroscience

Positive psychology and neuroscience enables you to rewrite old thinking patterns, beliefs, habits and attitudes, primarily by focusing on positive emotions, setting vivid action oriented goals and controlling ones negative self-talk.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

EMDR accelerates symptoms to recede which allows shifts in thoughts, feelings, behaviors and physical sensations.  Healing involves spontaneous movement toward positive thinking and more manageable feelings and a significant reduction in distress and anxiety experienced in one’s body.  EMDR is also very effective at propelling the installation of a positive mindset.

Coaching Process

The coaching process creates understanding of key brain functions that help you control of your mindset, which directly impacts your overall performance.

Structured Process

Employing a structured process helps organize and prioritize the areas of your life that you deem important. The power of intentionality, choice and purpose.

Skill Development & Interventions

Proven skill development & interventions help overcome barriers to achieve the highest levels of success through:

  • Cognitive restructuring
  • Reprocessing disturbances from the past
  • Performance enhancement
  • Visualization & future template development